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Piano Tech Radio Hour

"Inspiring the Future of the Piano Tech Community" Each Saturday at 2 pm ET we'll meet via video stream with a special guest. In continuing support of you as a quarantined piano technician, and in your life beyond, it's another free resource brought to you by Piano Technicians Masterclasses. For more information visit: http://www.pianotechradio.com

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The Consummate Collaborator w/Mila Henry

In this episode of Piano Tech Radio Hour , host Eathan Jenney welcomes conductor, pianist, and music director Mila Henry for a wide-ranging conversation about collaborative musicianship, contemporary opera, and tech-forward keyboards. She traces her journey from a Kawai studio upright in a music-soaked Philly childhood to New York’s stages, pits, and podiums; she digs into the temperament and…

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The Jazz Artisan w/ Zenon Zadravec

In this episode of Piano Tech Radio Hour , host Eathan Jenney welcomes jazz pianist, saxophonist, and composer Zen Zadravec. They reflect on Zen’s journey from early piano lessons in Winnipeg to advanced studies at Rutgers with jazz legends Kenny Barron and Stanley Cowell. Zen shares insights into comping techniques, left-hand development, and rhythmic exercises that shape his playing. They also…

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Pedagogy, Practice, and Performance w/ Myron Silberstein

In this episode of Piano Tech Radio Hour , we are joined by Chicago-based pianist, teacher, composer, and critic Myron Silberstein. We explore his musical upbringing, his studies at Juilliard and the University of Chicago, and his distinctive focus on overlooked masterpieces. Myron discusses the difference between teachers and pedagogues, the philosophy behind effective practice, and his approach…

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The Artful Accompanist w/Miguel de la Cerna

In this episode of Piano Tech Radio Hour , Ethan Janney welcomes Chicago pianist, arranger, and educator Miguel de la Ceran. A third-generation jazz musician, Miguel traces his roots to the legendary Chicago jazz lineage of his grandfather General Morgan, who played with Billie Holiday, and his aunt Gloria Morgan. Miguel shares stories from his upbringing on the South Side of Chicago, early…

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The Living Piano Legacy w/ Robert Estrin

In this engaging episode of Piano Tech Radio Hour , host Eathan Janney welcomes the multifaceted pianist, educator, and piano purveyor Robert Estrin for a wide-ranging conversation that spans the history, craftsmanship, and future of the piano. They dive into Robert’s journey from growing up in a profoundly musical family with his father, a concert pianist, Morton Estrin, to building a unique…

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Synesthetic Alchemy w/Alexander Schwarzkopf

In this episode of Piano Tech Radio Hour , host Ethan Janney welcomes concert pianist, composer, and educator Alexander Schwarzkopf. The conversation traces Alexander’s remarkable career path, from his early public performances at age eight, to becoming a scholarship student at Colorado College by age twelve, and competing internationally. His doctoral research on Falco Steinbach’s Figures 17…

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Practice, Perfected w/Dr. Molly Gebrian

In this episode of Piano Tech Radio Hour , host Eathan Janney welcomes Dr. Molly Gebrian, a professional violist, educator, and neuroscientist who merges music performance with cognitive science. As they gather over the July 4th weekend, they explore how musicians can transform their practice using brain-based strategies. She shares her journey from early childhood lessons on the violin to a deep…

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A Classical Get-Together w/ Tiffany Poon

In this episode of Piano Tech Radio Hour, we welcome Tiffany Poon, a renowned classical pianist born in Hong Kong in 1996 and currently based in New York City. Tiffany shares her extraordinary journey from moving to New York at nine years old to join Juilliard's prestigious pre-college division on a full scholarship, studying under Yo Kalinsky. Her education continued at Columbia University in a…

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The Fandrich Legacy of Innovation w/ Heather Fandrich

In this episode of Piano Tech Radio Hour , Heather Fandrich provides an in-depth exploration of the Fandrich Vertical Action, highlighting its innovations in reliability and responsiveness compared to traditional upright actions. She explains the Fandrich-Rhodes method of weighing off actions, a technique highly regarded across the piano industry for its effectiveness. Heather brings these…

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A Fine Musician's Life w/ Eric Clark & Hannah Reimann

In this episode of Piano Tech Radio Hour, we are pleased to introduce Eric Clark and Hannah Reimann, two highly acclaimed pianists renowned for their masterful interpretations of various classical composers, including Stravinsky, Liszt, Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart, Bach, Haydn, Grieg, and Tchaikovsky. Eric and Hannah share insights into their musical journeys, offering a comprehensive look at their…

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